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The Fairmount Hotel vs Hotel Contessa - Suites on the Riverwalk

Hotel Contessa and The Fairmount are both rated highly by travel writers. On balance, Hotel Contessa ranks significantly higher than The Fairmount. Hotel Contessa ranks #5 in San Antonio with endorsements from 7 reviews including Oyster, Star Service and Gayot.

The Fairmount Hotel
The Fairmount Hotel
8 / 10
401 South Alamo Street, San Antonio, TX 78205
From $150 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
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Frommer's Frommer's
"Not to be confused with the Fairmont luxury hotels, this is a small San Antonio original, independently owned and one of a kind." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"At the pinnacle of boutique, luxury hotels in San Antonio, it offers premium amenities such as flat-screen TVs, canopy beds, verandas, marble baths, and a courtyard with a fountain." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Small and unassuming. You could almost walk by and miss the exclusive digs at the Fairmount. Good thing, too. Who wants others to notice?" Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"A small jewel of dark-red brick, carved limestone and elaborate pediments, this ornate ltalianate railway hotel was built in 1906 and moved six blocks and across a bridge in 1985."
Gayot Gayot
"The 74 guest rooms and suites maintain the historic atmosphere while catering to the needs of modern travelers with amenities such as complimentary Wi-Fi."
Hotel Contessa - Suites on the Riverwalk
Hotel Contessa - Suites on the Riverwalk
8 / 10
306 W Market St, San Antonio, TX 78205
From $239 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
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Frommer's Frommer's
"This is one of the newest hotels to be built on the river, and its location makes you wonder why someone waited so long to build here." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"This exceptional boutique hotel... takes visitors away from the hustle and bustle of the River Walk, and gives them pause to relax in luxury." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
87.5
""A hidden gem tucked away on a quiet section of the River Walk," two blocks from the Alamo, this 2005 hotel has a marble lobby with glass sconces, palm trees, and a wall of water." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"Designers recently set this hotel back on top, and the staff look just as fresh and frisky." Full review
Gayot Gayot
"This contemporary River Walk lodging serves both business and leisure travelers."
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